Service Technician
Ohio Cat · West Chester, OH · 6 days ago
On-siteInformation TechnologyFull-time
About the role
Ohio CAT Heavy Equipment Service Technicians troubleshoot and repair general heavy equipment drive-train components, and electrical and hydraulic systems as well as safely perform normal machine repair.
Responsibilities
- Inspecting, repairing, maintaining, overhauling, and rebuilding engines and/or heavy equipment components.
- Utilizes company and Caterpillar service information systems, procedures, and publications, such as ET, SIS, NPR, specifications, manuals, parts books, and assembly/disassembly procedures.
- Performs maintenance activities on new and rebuilt/repaired engines and/or equipment, including cleaning, repairing, reconditioning, overhauling, and rebuilding.
- Cleans mechanical parts and components.
- Completes service reports accurately.
- Determines reusability of parts by published manufacturer reusability guidelines.
- Reads, understands, and applies complex wiring diagrams and hydraulic schematics.
- Initiates parts salvage requests.
- Completes work in a safe manner at all times.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Must have one of the following:
- Successfully completed the level 3 training program.
- Three years of experience with hands-on mechanical repair work with diesel, earthmoving, or industrial equipment.
- Graduation from an accredited technical school (minimum two-year program), with emphasis on diesel engine or earthmoving repair and two years of experience
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Mathematical and mechanical aptitude required.
- Basic computer skills necessary, including Microsoft applications.
- Ability to work with a team or individually.
Requirements
- Lifting/Carrying 40 lb. Lift/Carry and 50lb pulling.
- Standing/Sitting: up and down stairs, standing, sitting, and climbing into machines.
- Dexterity: Normal.
- Repetitive Motions: Frequent movement requiring hands, wrists, and fingers.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet in office settings and moderate to loud in other situations, with both constant and sudden loud noises possible.
Schedule
7am-3:30pm